Vapor condenser



. 1,628,210 J. J. WILT' VAPOR CONDENSER Filed March 22, 1926 INVENTOR id). fizz- Patented May 10, 1927.

UNITED STATES JOHN J'. WILT, OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA.

VAPOR CONDENSER.

Application filed March 22, 1926. Serial No. 96,493.

My invention relates to and consists; in novel means for receiving vapor escap1ng from liquid-containers, condensing said vapor and returning the condensate to the container, to the end that evaporation losses from and accumulation of pressure in said container may be prevente My invention is applicable to any appl1- ance or equipment in the use of which the objects sought may be of advantage; and,

it is to be understood that in the illustration herein made, details of structure and form in the device may be changed without departing from the spirit of the invention as defined by the claims hereunto appended.

In the accompanying drawings, to which reference is made Fig. 1 is an elevation, partly in section, of

my vapor condenser as applied to a removable closure plug in original manufacture and assemblage.

Fig. 2 is an elevation of the stand-mem ber of the device as adapted for application to a plug not already equipped, or to an closure-member or cover, where a plug is not used.

Referringto Fig. 1, the numeral 1 is the stand-member of the device. It is a rigid stem, having a foot which, in the instance here shown is one form of removable closure plug comprising the body 2, with its fitting or retaining lugs 3, top flange 4: and gasket 5.

In this foot plug are the usual passages 6 leading to the vertical vent 7 which extends up into the stand-member proper, above the foot-plug for a short distance, and thence opens out through the side of the standmember as shown at 8.

The upper end of the stand-member 1 is best formed with a relatively extensive plano-convex head 9;

10 is an inflatable member. It is best formed as a light, rubber bulb, having a gripping neck 11. The bulb is fitted over the stand-member 1, resting on the head 9 on said member, while its neck 11 resiliently embraces the stand-member in a zone below the side vent 8 of said stand-member. In order to make the grip of the neck 11 yieldingly effective, the stand-member is best formed with a bend at 12.

In operation, the vapor escaping from a the vent 6 of its plug or other closure member and out through the vent 8 of the stand-me1nber into the inflatable member 10. This member expanding, compensates for pressure increase, up to a limit of excess pressure, which latter is automatically reliquid container, not shown, passes through i lieved by the yielding of the resilient neck through the vents into the liquid container, 'so that evaporation loss is prevented.

Referring to Fig. 2, the stand-member 1 is similar in 'all respects to the stand-member of Fig. 1, except that its foot is provided with threads 13, whereby it is adapted for plugs already made, or for other closure-members where no plugs are used.

I claim 1. In combination with a vented closuremember of a liquid-container, an inflatablemember in receiving and draining communication with the vent of said closure-member, and resiliently associated with said closure-member to afiord automatic release of excess pressure.

2. A vapor-condenser comprising a standmember associated with a vented closuremember of a liquid-container, said standmember having a vent in receiving and draining communication with the vent of said closure-member; and an inflatable member fitted to said stand-member over the vent thereof.

3. A vapor-condenser comprising a standmember associated with a vented closuremember of a liquid-container, said standmember having a vent in receiving and draining communication with the vent of' said closure 'member; and an inflatablemember in communication with the vent of said stand-member, said inflatable member being resiliently fitted to said standmember to afford automatic release of excess pressure.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification.

OHN J. WILT. 

